Product Type | All-Flash Storage Array |
Model | Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4000F |
Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
Drive Bays | 24 x 2.5" SFF |
Drive Type Supported | Solid-State Drives (SSD) |
Drive Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, and JBOD |
System Throughput (Read) | 21 GB/s maximum |
System Throughput (Write) | 9 GB/s maximum |
IOPS | Up to 1 million IOPS |
Supported OS | VMware, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Hyper-V |
Power Supply | Redundant 100–240V AC hot-swappable power supplies |
Hot-Swap Components | Drives, power supplies, fans, controllers |
Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
Weight | Approximately 26.3 kg (58 lbs) with drives |
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4000F 2U24 SFF All-Flash Storage Array
Key Benefits

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- Delivers superior performance with all-flash architecture and multiple RAID levels, reducing latency for mission-critical applications.
- Redundant 100–240 V power supplies ensure consistent uptime and reliability in enterprise storage environments.
- Optimized for lower power usage and total cost of ownership compared to hybrid or HDD-based systems, maximizing ROI.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4000F is a 2U24 small form factor all-flash storage array designed to maximize performance and efficiency. It supports solid-state drives over SAS interface and offers multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, and 6. This system features a redundant 100–240 V power supply and consumes less power than HDD or hybrid systems. With its high IOPS and bandwidth, it suits intensive enterprise workloads and virtualized environments. Information on country-of-origin and TAA compliance is unavailable.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 449 mm (17.7 in) |
Depth | 554 mm (21.8 in) |
Height | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Altitude | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dBA typical at 25°C |
Rack Mounting Kit | Included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software | System Manager (web-based GUI), SANtricity Unified Manager |
Remote Management | HTTPS, SSH, SNMP, REST API |
Integration with VMware vCenter | Yes (via vSphere Plugin) |
License Model | Controller-based licensing |
Included Software Features | Volume Copy, Snapshot, Thin Provisioning |
Interfaces
Host Interface Options | 12Gb SAS, iSCSI (1/10/25GbE), Fibre Channel (16/32Gb) |
Controller Architecture | Dual Active-Active Controllers |
Max Host Ports per Controller | Up to 4 host interface ports |
Expansion Connectivity | Up to 7 enclosures for expansion |
Max Drives Supported | 264 SSDs (with optional expansion enclosures) |
Max Raw Capacity | Up to 3.55 PB using expansion units |
Cache Memory | Up to 32GB per controller |
Compliance & Origin
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, ICES, VCCI, BSMI, KCC |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | FIPS 140-2 self-encrypting drives (SED) support |
Secure Erase | FIPS Certified Instant Secure Erase (ISE) |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Audit Logging | Yes |
LDAP/Active Directory Integration | Yes |